150th Celebration: Events
We are thrilled to announce a special year-long celebration in honor of the 150th birthday of beloved author, naturalist, and Sandwich native, Thornton W. Burgess. Events will include a delightful combination of nature, literature, and community engagement throughout the town during 2024. We invite the community to join in the festivities with our participating partners to commemorate this significant birthday celebration.
January
Sunday, January 14th
Ramble Through the Bramble with Stu Parsons
at Green Briar Nature Center
Saturday, January 27th
150th Birthday Celebration
at the Sandwich Library
February
Wednesday, February 28th
The Life and Legacy of Sandwich's Native Son with Christie Palmer Lowrance
at the Sandwich Library
March
Saturday, March 30thEaster Peter Cottontail Hop with Christie Palmer Lowrance
at the Falmouth Museums on the Green
Saturday, March 30th
The Name That Must Not Be Forgotten: Thornton W. Burgess with Author Christie Palmer Lowrance
Jonathan Bourne Public Library
April
Wednesday, April 10th
Thornton W. Burgess: An Extraordinary Naturalist, Children’s Author, and Cape Codder
at the Falmouth Museums on the Green
Thursday, April 11th
Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lecture Series: Thornton Burgess and Wildflowers with Janice Donovan
at the Sandwich Library
Monday, April 22nd
Earth Day 2024
at Green Briar Nature Center
Saturday, April 27th
Independent Bookstore Day
at Titcomb's Bookshop
May
Tuesday, May 14th
Bluebell Tea
at Green Briar Nature Center
Wednesday, May 15th
Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lecture Series: Animals with Mary Beers
at the Sandwich Library
Saturday, May 18th
Wildflower Garden Plant Sale
at Green Briar Nature Center
June
Thursday, June 13th
On Avian Extinction Panel Discussion with conservationists Wayne Petersen, Chris Neill and Luanne Johnson and moderated by author Christie Lowrance
at Sandwich Center for Active Living
Saturday, June 15th
Strawberry Day
at Green Briar Nature Center
Saturday, June 15th
Spring Hill History Day
around Spring Hill Historic District
July
Wednesday, July 10th
Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lecture Series: Seashores with Gil Newton
at the Sandwich Library
Thursday, July 25th
Once Upon A Time
at Green Briar Nature Center
August
Saturday, August 10th
Blueberry Day
at Green Briar Nature Center
September
October
Saturday, October 12th
Cranberry Day
at Green Briar Nature Center